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Stroke Treatment In India � By Internationally Experienced Surgeons
Added: (Sat Oct 03 2009)
Stroke Treatment In India
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into the spaces surrounding brain cells...
Types of Stroke / Causes of Stroke
The most common type of stroke is a blockage. This is called an ischaemic stroke, which happens when a clot blocks an artery that carries blood to the brain.
It may be caused by : -
1. Clogging of arteries within the brain (for example, lacunar stroke)
2. Hardening of the arteries leading to the brain (for example, carotid artery occlusion)...
Risk Factors of Stroke
1. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for stroke. It is a condition where the pressure of the blood in the arteries is too high.
2. Common heart disorders such as coronary artery disease can also increase a person's risk for stroke....
Symptoms of Stroke
* Numbness, weakness or paralysis on one side of the body (signs of this may be a drooping arm, leg or lower eyelid, or a dribbling mouth.
* Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding others...
Diagnosis of Stroke
Stroke is diagnosed through several techniques: a neurological examination, CT scans (most often without contrast enhancements) or MRI scans, Doppler ultrasound, and arteriography. The diagnosis of stroke itself is clinical, with assistance from the imaging techniques. Imaging techniques also assist in determining the subtypes and cause of stroke. ...
Treatment of Stroke
Surgery, medications, hospital care and rehabilitation are all accepted stroke treatments.Initial treatment for ischemic stroke involves removing the blockage and restoring blood flow....